Baklava Recipe
Sweet pastry filled with nuts and honey.
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Ingredients
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For the Baklava
For the Syrup
Method
Preparing the Baklava
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Thaw the phyllo dough in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, unroll and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
- 3
Melt the Butter
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 4
Mix the Nut Filling
In a bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- 5
- 6
Add Nut Filling
Sprinkle a portion of the nut mixture (about 1 cup) over the phyllo layers. Repeat the layering process by placing 4 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter, then adding another layer of nut mixture. Continue this process until all the nut mixture is used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo dough on top, brushing each layer with butter.
- 7
Cut the Baklava
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, cutting through all layers.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Preparing the Syrup
- 9
Make the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- 10
Simmer the Syrup
Let the syrup simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 11
Pour Syrup over Baklava
Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava, making sure to cover evenly.
- 12
Let it Soak
Allow the baklava to cool completely and soak in the syrup for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
